This cheese has been called the Dutch Gouda with an Italian flair. A relatively new cheese from the Netherlands, Parrano is aged for five months to develop the nutty taste of Parmigiano Reggiano or Grana Padano, while maintaining the firm, smooth texture of a young Gouda. This marriage of characteristics brings you the best of both worlds. The cheese is full of flavor, yet it is easy to cut, grate, and melt. Parrano is also reminiscent of extra aged Gouda or Old Amsterdam.

The Dutch did us all a favor when they blended greatness of gouda with the distinctiveness of parmigiano. I love gouda in all its forms and this is just another way to enjoy it!

By LfromMDfrom Marylandon Dec 20, 2012

Excellent cheese

You can't go wrong with this cheese.

By Catfrom OKCon Nov 19, 2012

Parrano

Really great cheese for melting..

By suefrom laGrange, georgiaon Sep 05, 2011

Like a potato chip - you can't take just one bite!

Parrano was new to us, but will definitely be a repeat! It is smooth and very delicious, so a delightful addition to our cheese tasting. Thank you for offering it!

By Parrano-philefrom Oregon, USAon May 13, 2011

Delicious

Sharp, sweet and nutty...who could ask for anything more?

By BrianTXfrom San Antonio, TXon Apr 08, 2011

Just not the same

We have been ordering this cheese for years and it has been my favorite since we were introduced to it at a wine and cheese tasting. But the last two times we ordered it (and had to wait because it was out of stock) it's a totally different cheese. The texture and flavor are half what we were used to. It's still a good cheese, but nothing special. We'll order it one more time to see if it changes - if not we'll move on to something else.

By Sherryfrom NE PAon Jan 24, 2011

Good cheese

This was a new one for us and we really liked the flavor and texture of this cheese. I would definitely buy another chunk.

By Paulfrom Drumson Jan 23, 2011

mild, non-assertive

I'm used to the taste of aged beemster, and found this mild gouda a nice switch

By Judyfrom St Augusitne Floridaon Jan 14, 2011

Nutty Flavor

Thanks for a great product, reasonable price, & quick delivery. I will definitely be ordering this cheese and other items from your company. Keep up the good work.

By Judyfrom St Augusitne Floridaon Jan 14, 2011

Nutty Flavor

Thanks for a great product, reasonable price, & quick delivery. I will definitely be ordering this cheese and other items from your company. Keep up the good work.